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Sipdown (309)

My day started with 326 teas and my goal was to get to 310 though when I browsed my cupboard I came across a few teas I forgot to remove. So because of that and my sipdowns from the day, I am now at 309 teas and I think I will make my new goal 300 teas for the day. I just gotta channel my inner Sil.

This particular sipdown is courtesy of Arby who sent me a sample of this tea to try. It is a mellow tea and really quite nice. All components are present. The ginger creates warmth and just a touch of ginger flavor. The lemon is soft and creamy and the oolong is just a touch floral underneath it all. There is also a sweetness that combined with the other flavors creates a baked goods vibe that makes for the cookie component. It is a really nice tea, though one that is subtle with its flavors. You don’t get a lot of anything but at least you get a little of everything. Thank you Arby for the share!

Sil

Go you!

Arby

Wow! I thought my three sipdowns were pretty good. Great work!

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Sil

Go you!

Arby

Wow! I thought my three sipdowns were pretty good. Great work!

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My cupboard has grown exponentially since joining this site and I have a lot to share. Feel free to snoop through my cupboard and message me if anything interests you – I am always happy to swap!

For me, flavored teas are definitely my sweet spot. I will most often reach for black teas and rooibos or honeybush blends but I do keep some flavored whites and greens around for when the mood strikes. I have a few herbals/tisanes but most of the time I find myself disappointed by them as they often smell deliciously sweet and then end up tasting tart/sour. I have a little bit of an aversion to pu’erh and oolong teas. I am also wary of florals, earl greys, and chai teas. I do not like overpowering citrus flavors nor do I usually like hibiscus, licorice or chamomile. I love dessert teas – caramel, vanilla, toffee, cookie, cream, and other sweet flavors make me smile. Fruits like strawberry, peach, mango, and pineapples will often catch my attention as well.

I have also realized that although I really enjoy adding frothed milk to some of my teas, if I do not like the tea with zero additives (just in plain water without milk or sugar), I probably won’t drink it. The one exception is flavored matchas which I will happily drink in cold milk if I do not like it mixed with hot water. My theory is if the tea can’t stand on its own then it is not for me and I will more than likely try to swap it out for something else.

Tea Ratings Guide (as of December 10, 2017)
90-100 Teas I NEED on hand at all times
80-89 Teas I want to keep around for a cup every now and then
70-79 Teas I am glad I have around and can experiment with but probably don’t need more than what’s in my cupboard
60-69 Teas I would not turn down a cup of from a friend but that would probably be enough
50-59 Teas I can see why someone would enjoy but are not for me
Under 50 Teas I really did not like and most likely got dumped

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